When the Atlanta Shakespeare Company opens "Edward III" on March 17 at the New American Shakespeare Tavern in Midtown, the troupe will have achieved a feat realized by only a half-dozen American groups: performing the entire canon of the bard's plays.
There's some argument in theatrical and academic circles about how many plays should be credited to Shakespeare. Some believe it's 37, but Atlanta Shakespeare Company artistic director Jeff Watkins is convinced it's 39. One of the works in question, in fact, is "Edward III" -- a history play that covers Prince Edward III's claim to the French throne.
"The characters in ‘Edward III' will struggle with ... complex questions [about moral codes] in a manner that is very human and heartfelt," Andrew Houchins writes in his director's notes, "a manner that only Shakespeare could have provided."
"Edward III" will preview at 6:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. March 16 before opening (in repertory with "The Two Noble Kinsmen") March 17 for a run through April 17. 499 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-874-5299, www.shakespearetavern.com.
Quilt show in historic Roswell
Roswell's Bulloch Hall will host the 29th annual Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show, Saturday through March 20.
This year's theme is “Quilts, Full Circle,” with pieces from show presenters the Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild and quilters in the community on display throughout the house. Many are for sale.
The show includes the special exhibit “Vintage Revisited,” in which 19 artists recycle antique quilt blocks into new designs. Curator Mary Kerr will autograph her book, “Vintage Revisited,” and tour the exhibit 1-4 p.m. March 20.
Bulloch Hall is the 1839 childhood home of Mittie Bulloch, mother of President Theodore Roosevelt. The house is open for self-guided tours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $8, $7 seniors, $6 ages 6-18. 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. 770-992-1731, www.bullochhall.org.
Indian art, food at Oglethorpe museum
Oglethorpe University Museum of Art will open the exhibit "Goddess, Lion, Peasant, Priest: Modern and Contemporary Indian Art From the Collection of Shelley and Donald Rubin" with a public reception, 2-4 p.m. Sunday.
This is the first public showing of this collection of more than 50 works from 28 of India’s leading artists, including Francis Newton Souza, Sakti Burman and Seema Kohli. On view through May 15, the works capture everyday life in South Asia and its diasporas, "from the most mundane moments to the most transcendent," according to curator Rebecca M. Brown, author of "Art for a Modern India, 1947-1980."
A Taste of India Gala, with Indian food, dance and music, will launch the show at 7 p.m. Saturday ($150).
Noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. $5 (under 12 free). 4484 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 404-364-8555, museum.oglethorpe.edu.
‘ZAP! POW! BAM!' extended
The Breman Jewish Heritage and Holocaust Museum has extended its encore run of the exhibit "ZAP! POW! BAM! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950″ two extra weeks, through May 8.
The exhibit explores the creation of pop culture icons such as Superman, Batman and Captain America by young, mostly Jewish artists and the way they helped shape American popular opinion. It includes vintage artwork and books, multimedia presentations and interactive displays. 1440 Spring St., Atlanta. 404-870-7684, www.thebreman.org.
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